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Looking back The Newspaper business never ends; as one edition is on its way to the printer another one has already started. The NBT team has brought back an old tradition, this issue contains 2015 in review. It not only reflects on the past year but gives everyone a bit of a break to enjoy the holidays.

This week also marks the anniversary of when Mary Beth Moriarty ended her journalism career and I began mine.

It has been four years of craziness.

One thing I knew for sure was that I did not know how to run or produce a newspaper, only that New Buffalo Times was a significant publication and one with a colorful history, so it was important to keep the presses rolling.

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A report on ABC News 57 showed the family to be in good spirits, grateful to have made it out safely, and appreciative of their extended family of “3,000 people,” the caring and generous residents of New Buffalo.

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JANUARY: • Recall election was initiated – Ray Lawson, Ray Kirkus Martin Dzuris ran against Pete Weber.

• Dave’s at Lakeside Inn opened – Dave was chef at Timothy’s at the Gordon Beach Inn HCPAI Birdhouse • The First Auction Afternoon held at Tea at the Marina New Buffalo Grand Township Resort to library in honor benefit of National Hot Harbor Tea Month-Country guests enjoyed Public Arts scones and Initiative cucumber sandwiches, among other tea treats

schools and businesses, in addition to Four Winds Casino, which serves part of NB Township. An Oct. 31, 2014, storm caused damage to protection surrounding low lift pump house, adjacent beach and adjacent properties • New buffalo Railroad Museum hired their first Executive Director, Kimberlee Beck Wendt MARCH: • NB Township board received bids for hall renovation

• National Read Month at NBES kicked off, South Bend Cubs, - if student reading goals were met, they won ticket to see South Bend Cubs play at Four Winds Field in May • Hidden Gem opened on Whittaker Street (Owners Lisa Gawron and Jessica Conrad)

febrUary: • In honor of the Chamber’s Chocolate Classic, Chef Jackie Shen from Jackie’s Café shared her famous Chocolate Bag recipe

• NBHS performed “Once Upon a Mattress” starring Bailey Harrington as Princess Winnifred and Patrick butler as Dauntless

• Cynthia Peterson, wife of John Peterson and mother of Madeline and Jon, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7 • Microbrewery and pizzeria first approved

by Planning Commission (in Harsh former Water’s winter in Edge United Harbor Methodist Country: a Church) 19 vehicle crash took place Feb. • City Pumphouse 12 between “One Storm Sawyer and Away” coalition Stevensville formed – exits on pumphouse I-94, forced and City’s water authorities source could to close be “one storm westbound away” from I-94 at destruction.

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APRIL: • “Hugs for Herrbachs” held to support Roger and Karen Herrbach, battling heart disease and cancer • Indian Summer opened in new location at 439 South Whittaker Street • Nido Bianco in Three Oaks hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the creative arts center, gallery and artisan market.

• Whistle Stop Grocery in Union Pier re-opened doors with new owners • We Play and Learn Daycare opened within Water’s Edge Methodist Church

Region of Three Oaks Museum opened its doors May 1

• Councilman George Scarlatis resigned at a Jan. 21 City Council meeting

• Feb. 12 NBHS celebrated Winterfest – Courtney Anderson and Elisha Dryden crowned Winterfest King and Queen

• George Smith returned to town after rehabilitation from an illness.

• New Buffalo Bill’s BBQ opened doors May 27 • Marmalade Boutique in Sawyer opened their doors for a first season

• “Do-it-Best” Hardware opened in the New Buffalo Pharmacy building at former site of the Dollar Store • Fundraiser with the “Game Night” theme held for Josh Dohner, who was awaiting a liver transplant • Open Meetings Act Violation Case was dismissed against George Scarlatis, Donna Messinger and Pete Weber.

JUNE: • New Buffalo Hosted the First Car Cruise-In on Whittaker Street City Council voted • Adelaide Farina unanimously celebrated her 101 to hire Robert birthday.

Anderson for a two-year • Bear reached La Porte term as City County (Michigan City) Manager. His for the first time, had first day on been spotted throughout the job was southwest Berrien April 15 County previously

• New Buffalo Township Public Library’s Friends of the Library Group is recognized as outstanding.

• Dan Donnelly, active community member, husband to Mary, father and grandfather to many, passed away April 16 MAY: • Pete Weber won the recall election with 53.4 percent of the votes, beating Martin Dzuris, Ray Kirkus and Ray Lawson

million grant by The Pokagon Fund, largest grant awarded in Fund’s eight-year history • City worked on updating Master Plan, Chicago planning consultants Hoseal Lavigne Associates hired to guide Planning Commission and Pokagon the city to help Fund in process, with hired new a Community Executive Workshop held Director, Monday, July 20, Janet at City Hall, and Cocciarelli.

City residents Prior, encouraged to she was take online survey Executive Director of • Infamous the Grand Rapids black bear Children’s seen roaming Museum, Michigan where she City’s east led “$350,000 side (believed renovation to have come that from northern strengthened Michigan) Museum’s educational • The NB and cultural Planning value,” said Board Commission Chairperson approved Rob Gow site plans for Casey’s and a Starbucks AUGUST: • Inaugural Dan Donnelly Super Exclusive Softball Tournament took place in Three Oaks’ Watkins Park to help raise money for scholarship in memory of Dan Donnelly

• Township held first Community Workshop for formation of Corridor Improvement Authority to improve corridors at Exits 1 and 4

• Merchant Street Market takes place for first time between former Michigan Thyme and NB Savings Bank Saturday, Aug. 8, included merchants luxe Wagon, mi coast and other local businesses

• Converge Community Church, led by Pastor Jeff Dryden (also of Sawyer Highlands) first opened Sunday, June 14 at 601 West Buffalo Street, the former site of Jackson’s Southwest.

• Hoadley Nature Trail opened in Three Oaks Saturday, Aug. 22. Members of Harbor Country Rotary Club devoted three years of volunteer work to the 1.5 mile trail

• Beachside Scoops opened in former Mooney’s Ice Cream shop, owners Doug and Liz Roch

• NB Township Library celebrated one year anniversary in new building Friday, Aug. 21

JULY: • NB Township’s “wall-breaking” ceremony was held, a $2.1 million project made possible through a $2

SEPTEMBER: • Sculptures were erected along the Harbor Walk by HCPAI

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Dinner specials starting at $10 • Martha Cares and Fritz Olson exhibited sculptures at Grand Rapids’ International juried art fair, ArtPrize.

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NOVEMBER: • “The Bear” was spotted in a woodsy area near Camp Buffalo in New Buffalo in early November – students The Stanley were kept inside during Cup came to lunch New Buffalo, stopping in • Open since summer, Grand Beach Song Asian Cuisine and making hosted its official ribbon it’s way to cutting ceremony Casey’s

• Moss Motorworks opened in Union Pier OCTOBER: • WRHC (Radio Harbor Country) accomplished their goal to “reach the beach” • Poppy Hill Vintage opened in Three Oaks

• Journeyman Distillery expanded, “Staymaker” restaurant opens. Owners purchased entire Featherbone building that is available. Brewing capacity is more than doubled compared to their original brewery, said owners Bill and Johanna Welter • New Buffalo Downtown Development Authority recommended Abonmarche as civil engineering firm for North Whittaker New Street project; pavilion in Carver Park City Council dedicated in approved the Three Oaks; motion large crowd gathered • The Acorn on Veterans Theater Day for the met the ribbonfundraising cutting. goal to Park was continue renamed acclaimed Carver Memorial Open Mic Nite Park. New pavilion • Chikaming stands on Township the original residents high school showed up footprint, to express which was environmental erected in concerns 1921

• Terrence Pokuta, “Mayor of Creek Drive, active NB Yacht Club member, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Nov. 6

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ven when the ground is bare, there is plenty of snow on Michigan’s ski slopes, thanks to advanced snowmaking equipment. Steve Kershner, chairman of the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association, and director of snow sports for Shanty Creek Resorts says that even if Mother Nature doesn’t provide the perfect base of snow, Michigan’s ski areas are prepared to make it. “Each year our ski areas add more and better snowmaking equipment, to insure that when temperatures are 28º or lower, there will be snow on the slopes,” he adds.

Snowmaking facts With just a little cold weather, Michigan’s ski slopes can be blanketed in white.

Somewhere around 28˚ F. is the “magic number” for snowmaking, depending on humidity and wind. It can be a little higher if it is dry out and lower if it is very humid. When the magic number is reached, you can be sure Michigan ski areas are making snow.

Ten inches of natural snow, when packed, usually adds only one inch of snow to the ski slope’s base while 10 inches of man-made snow adds seven inches of base.

Man-made snow is more dense and durable.

For every 10-degree temperature drop, snowmakers can double the output of machine-made snow.

The lower the humidity, the better for making snow. If you add the temperature plus the humidity, that sum should equal less than 100 for favorable snowmaking weather.

Michigan ski areas are pioneers in snowmaking. James Dilworth built and patented the first fan snowmaking gun in the world while at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs. He refined and improved on his first gun while at Nub’s Nob, resulting in another patent. Today, one of the leading manufacturers of snowmaking equipment – and the one chosen to make snow for the most recent Winter Olympics – is a company called SMI Snow Makers, headquartered in Midland, Michigan.

For Michigan ski information and links to Michigan snow conditions, visit www. goskimichigan.com. — staff reports

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another lawsuit... ew Buffalo’s City Manager Rob Anderson and Council Member’s Weber, O’Donnell, Spirito and Peterson are suing the Planning Commission.

This will cost the tax payers thousands of dollars in legal fees and amounts to a bluff by Anderson to get the Planning Commissioners to rescind a decision to issue a special use land permit for a window drive through at the pharmacy.

On December 1, at a Planning Commission meeting that Anderson staffed, he did not raise any warnings that he thought the Commissioners might violate State law if they issued the permit but a week later he told the City Council members that the Commissioners had acted ““contrary to State law.” Anderson is supposed to represent the best interest of the city yet, according to him, he allowed the Commission to vote when he thought it might be contrary to State law and then turned around and sued them.

Anderson might have believed that this was a way to discredit the Commissioners but it backfired, he is the one who ends up discredited through this type of deceptive practice.

Anderson knows very well that the Commission had every legal right to issue the permit to the pharmacy and his use of strong legal language is a tool of intimidation that worked on the four city

council members who reacted out of fear.

For some reason Anderson does not want a drive through window at the drug store and he appears to be on a quest to control the special land use permits for the city. As he fast tracks his plans for the central business district, special land uses might be in the works and it would behoove him to have control of them.

The volunteer Planning Commissioners are vested by law to make land use decisions not Anderson. Legally challenging them will not change their authority but might diminish their credibility. Tax dollars will go to legal fees for an attorney to defend the City Council’s interest and one to defend the interests of the Planning Commission. Add to that is a likely lawsuit by the pharmacy against the city and possibility the Planning Commissioners if they rescind their vote.

In a city the size of New Buffalo, we are fortunate to have both a grocery store and pharmacy. If the pharmacy needs a drive through window to stay competitive and it meets the conditions of the zoning code that included a review and evaluation of public safety issues, the city manager should be doing everything in his power to make this happen. Instead he and the four city council members are using our tax dollars to divide the city that could have negative ramifications for years to come.

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hings run through your mind when you ugly head raised up again, Levin had retired. Sander Levin are invited to a “candle light vigil,” usually picked up the cause using his influence with the government. associated with commemorating a tragic death. As well, U.S. Representative Fred Upton kicked in his Last Wednesday evening, Dec. 23, scores of considerable political clout and has been devoted throughout people gathered together for another cause; this long siege. it was to recognize their friend, Ibrahim Parlak, who had At one point, in 2004, in spite of all of this massive support, just received a three-month reprieve from deportation.

Parlak was incarcerated in a Mt. Clemens jail for almost a Parlak is the embattled Harbert resident who has been year by Homeland Security. Coming to his rescue then was here nearly 25 years. The drum beat of the Patriot Act and Federal Judge Avern Cohen who was outraged that Parlak politics has haunted him nearly the entire time, and, in was incarcerated and said there was nothing in his records spite of that anxiety and that would demand such stress, he built a successful treatment, and had him restaurant business released. in Harbert. Parlak’s Over the years Parlak has restaurant, Café Gulistan, been through this kind of serves authentic Middle mental torture numerous Eastern food. He became times. His attorneys remain the very proud father of cautiously optimistic for the a beautiful daughter who moment, but the current, is just now starting her tenuous relationship first year in college. The between the U. S. and the man has inadvertently Turks adds more complex become something of a anxiety to Parlak’s case. folk hero to legions. Over 7,000 people signed and s the pledged their support for burgeoning Parlak in a www.change. crowd jammed org petition that was inside the Cafe, Ibrahim Parlak with daughter Livia Gazzolo and Michelle Gazzolo submitted to Secretary guitarist Larry of Homeland Security Feldman was playing and Jeh Johnson, Michigan his wife Sandy joined him Senators Gary Peters and to lead the gathering in a Debbie Stabenow, and sing-a-long of “This land is President Barack Obama.

Your Land” and “We shall Many of those same signing not be Moved.” Impassioned supporters accepted the speeches were made by impromptu notice for the tireless volunteers on Wednesday’s gathering the legal team who had that began at 6:00 at Café worked non-stop the last Gulistan. week and right down to a Supporters attended with few hours prior to Parlak’s at least 8 media reporters scheduled deportation on and photographers there Dec. 23. Paul Gazzolo and Parlak’s vigil including the Chicago his family came all the way Tribune, WSBT, and at from Birmingham for this least a half dozen more local moving event and a large reporters and photographers. contingency of Kurds came It was not an evening of from Chicago. All of the wild revelry, it was a rather guests moved outside with sobering, touching event with their lighted candles onto the the core group of supporters large patio area where Livia, who have shown love and Parlak’s daughter, sang a dedication to Parlak there. beautiful song that she had The most outstanding of written for him.

Parlak devotees probably It was an event of hope; began with the movie critic a gathering of touching Roger Ebert, a steadfast emotions for this kind man Ibrahim Parlak with Robert Carpenter, lead attorney supporter from the first for whom his friends had day the government began never lost faith. Parlak its attack to deport Parlak. Ebert had a summer home on should not be snuffed out, which is still a possibility without the lake, and he and his wife were frequent diners at Café the support he needs to succeed in a resolution allowing him Gulistan, which Roger claimed was his favorite restaurant. to stay in the U.S. permanently. His recent deferral is only for When the trouble began, Roger was there for his friend, and 90 days. As mentioned, over 7,000 signatures were taken on did so fervently until his passing. www.change.org practically overnight for this last hearing. It Not all of Parlak’s supporters were grass roots. Numerous is expected that 25,000 will be acquired for the next hearing, politicians took up his defense very personally, Senator which is the crucial one, according to Parlak’s tireless cracker Carl Levin was one of them who actually introduced a bill jack volunteer legal team. The petition, entitled “Stop the to congress to protect Parlak, which was never acted upon wasteful and unnecessary deportation of Ibrahim Parlak!” because the heat dissipated for deporting him. When that can be signed at the www.change.org website.

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Hours: Sat-Sun 8AM-6PM, Mon 7:30AM-6PM Tues 7:30AM-2PM, Wed-Fri 7:30AM-6PM — COFFEE, ESPRESSO, PASTRIES, SOuPS, SAndWICHES, FRIEndLY GATHERInG PLACE

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For rent

New Buffalo 3 BD Walking Distance to Town/Beach. 1,000 Square Feet. $845 pr/mo plus security/references Text or call 269-876-7452

NEW BUFFALO on a permanent basis Studio or one bedroom apt.

Call Cori at 872-808-4620.

building lots for sale

Union Pier 2 Bedroom + loft, 1 bath, fully furnished cottage in Union Pier. Large yard & screened in porch. $750 a month plus utilities.

No pets or smoking.

Call Dawn at 312-613-2886.

NEW BUFFALO Three building sites available fronting Barker and Washington Streets.

Two sites are 71 feet by 124 feet, one site is 114 feet by 124 feet. All lots are contiguous and bordered on two sides by a 16 foot ally.

Call 269-469-1233 or 813-362-2426.

NEW BUFFALO 4 bd/2bath. $1500/mo. + utilities.

Call 269-429-7875

help Wanted

NEW BUFFALO 301 S North Street 3 bedroom, 2 bath, No pets. $975 per month, plus utilities.

Call 269-469-2079.

New Buffalo 720 S Barton Street Large 2 bedroom duplex with garage! $675 per month plus utilities.

Call Bob at 269-470-9911.

New Buffalo 730 S Barton Street Large 1 bedroom apartment $550 per month all utilities included!

Call 269-470-9911.

for lease

UNION PIER Divisible 3,200 square feet Coffee/ Bakery / Office / Commercial Phone or Text 269-876-7452

UNION PIER Divisible 8,000 square feet retail/office/commercial Phone or Text 269-876-7452

looking to rent

Near the center of Downtown New Buffalo 1 Bedroom, Furnished Apartment.

Call Don at 312-543-3456.

Lawn Service Spring through fall.

269-469-2340

CAregivers Seeking experienced, responsible caregivers in your area.

Based in St. Joseph, Home Helpers provides in-home, non-medical care for families throughout Berrien County. Call 269-983-4800 or email 57554@ homehelpershomecare.com.

BANKRUPTCY Atty. Doug Bernacchi Call 219-879-ATTY (2689) Get A Fresh Start 2016!

Roofing and construction company seeking full time roofing and siding installers and laborers Three years experience and valid drivers license required.

Qualifying applicants.

Call Sarah at 219-363-6151.

Massage therapist Must have MI license and insurance.

Call Melissa 219-898-5398.

Groundskeeper Garden, lawn, equipment maintenance, supervise crew, security, other duties. 40 hr week April-October. Wages negotiable, paid bi-weekly.

Mail resume to Friendship Gardens, PO Box 8834, Michigan City, IN 46361 or email internationalfriendshipgardens@yahoo.com.

No phone calls please.

Experienced stylist needed for busy salon in Three Oaks.

Please call Traci 269-820-2025.

services Gutter Installation, Handyman and Yard Work Gutter installation, gutter guards and gutter cleaning available. A free gutter cleaning will be offered with the installation of gutter guards. Handyman and yard work services are also available.

Free estimates provided.

For information or to make an appointment call Steve at 269-235-2133.

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for sale

1995 Mercedes Benz gray convertible Hard top and drop op.

Garage kept, low mileage.

Looks good and drives beautifully. $8,000.

269-469-0261.

APPLIANCES Refrigerator-$50, Small Electric Stove-$50, 2 window air conditioners $15 each.

Everything works!

269-469-4859.

National Cash register 1899 brass with nickel plate, full size. Retail value, $1,000 to $1,200. Or best offer.

Serious collector.

Call 219-608-4719 in New Buffalo to inspect.

Used vinyl tarps available great for covering hay, wood, pond liner, etc.

Cheap - must pick-up from New Buffalo.

Text 269-469-8453

arena sports

From the Bleachers Column by Kurt Marggraf in chicago

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nother year draws to a close and once again, I find it unbelievable. Time is such a precious commodity. As I age, it goes so much faster than it did when I was young. I know this is a sports column, not an advice column, but I urge you be aware of how quickly time does fly. Try not to spend too much of it doing just one thing (unless you truly love that thing). Work hard, play with passion, rest when you get the chance, and don’t forget to show and tell the people who are important to you that you love them.

The old saying goes, “When one door closes, another one opens.” Well, the same can be said for years. So as 2015 comes to a close, 2016 awaits us with open arms. Many of us make resolutions, telling ourselves and anyone else who might listen, how we will improve over previous years. These resolutions have probably been happening since the beginning of time.

New years bring new beginings which offer us the opportunity to improve. I know this much; on the first day of the baseball season, our favorite baseball team, no matter which one that is, is undefeated. Hope springs eternal. My hope is that all of your dreams come true in the New Year.

So let’s hope that 2016 brings our favorite teams great success on and off the field. Better than that, let’s hope the fans are treated to excellent play and many more victories than defeats. Maybe in 2016 our guys and gals can get most of the lucky breaks to go their way, and we can crown a few local champions.

I’m going to use a quote from Tom Waits, a somewhat eccentric singer songwriter. In this song, he’s talking about the past, but while writing this column, the words kept popping up in my head, and my thoughts went like this..... maybe our local teams and players will be so successful that someone who is now a youngster will write a song featuring them someday.

Anyway, some of the lyrics to the song are: “So let’s drink to the old days And DiMaggio too Drysdale and Koufax Whitey Ford And to YOU.” Have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve. Talk to you next year. Peace, love, and happiness!

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. — Benjamin Franklin

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Recently posted at the New Buffalo Pharmacy is the following announcement:

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lease bear with us as we remodel. The pharmacy itself has been sold to a group of pharmacists known as Hometown Pharmacy based in Newaygo, Michigan. Eventually, the pharmacy department will be re-located to the area now occupied by the hardware department. This enables them to have a drive-up window and a separate department within the building. They will keep the same pharmacists and technicians and the same hours until further notice. The hardware department will be incorporated within the main part of the building along with our variety, beer, wine and liquor. Hardware will have much more space to stock many more items. After nearly 45 years of pharmacy service to our communities, thank you for your loyalty and past business. — Ray and Janie

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real estate

lakefront • news • banking statistics • for lease now for sale • construction • The owners of the Whistle Stop have purchased the Marco Polo Building in Lakeside.

• A former employee’s boyfriend has purchased Bud and Elsie’s in Union Pier through a family inheritance windfall. He plans on opening in Spring 2016 as Union Pier Market.

MIGS MURRAY

Before you start trying to work out which direction the property market is headed, you should be aware that there are markets within markets.

— Paul Clitheroe

REALTOR®

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obituaries Dorothy M. Zdanis

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1924-2015

orothy M. Zdanis, 91, of Three Oaks, Michigan, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Country Manor Care Center in Bridgman, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, Michigan. There are no services scheduled.

Dorothy was born in New Buffalo on February 8, 1924 to the late Herman and Meta (Dickleman) Zander. In September of 1947 she married Leo A. Zdanis; he preceded her in death in 2003.

Dorothy is survived by her two sons – Peter (Dora) Zdanis of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania and Paul (Stephanie) Zdanis of Three Oaks, Michigan; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She is also preceded in death by a brother – William Zander, and two sisters – Florence Fleming and Edna Zander.

Shirley Jean Bortz

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hirley Jean Bortz, 76, passed away on December 18, 2015, after a short illness.

Shirley was born on July 17, 1939, in La Porte, Indiana, to Benjamin H. Bortz, Jr. and Edna L. (Oman) Bortz.

Shirley graduated from La Porte High School and attended Indiana University. She was employed at the Whirlpool Corporation before becoming an American Airlines flight attendant, where she worked for 43 years. Shirley’s travel experiences were endless during her career. Shirley loved to spend her summers in La Porte with family and friends and winters in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her American Airlines friends.

Shirley is survived by her sisters, Barbara (Kurt) Perschke of La Porte, Mary (Terry) Redamak of New Buffalo, Michigan, and her brother Robert (Karen) Bortz of La Porte; many nieces and nephews, David Perschke, La Porte, Adam (April) Perschke, La Porte, John (Betheny) Bortz, La Porte, Christopher (Jennifer) Bortz, Caseyville, Illinois, Heather (Craig) Menne, La Porte, Julia (James) Flick, New Buffalo, Michigan, Sara (Beau) Mead, Tega Cay, South Carolina and Amanda (Adam) DesErmia of Tega Cay, South Carolina.

Shirley was a loving sister, aunt, and great aunt to: Max, Tom, Cameron, Braden, Ryland, Jack, Max, Molly, Anna, Michael, Andrew, Steven, Elizabeth, Ben and Seth. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Richard Bortz and nephew Robert H. Bortz, Jr. A private funeral service was to be held Tuesday December 22, 2015 with Pastor Evan Lash officiating, at the Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Ave, La Porte, Indiana. Burial followed in Pine Lake Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the LaPorte Hospital Foundation, Inc., 1007 Lincolnway, LaPorte, Indiana 46350.

public notices REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE VILLAGE OF GRAND BEACH 48200 PERKINS BLVD, GRAND BEACH, MI 49117 (269) 469-3141 January 20, 2016 February 17, 2016 March 16, 2016 April 20, 2016 May 18, 2016 June 15, 2016 July 20, 2016 August 17, 2016 September 21, 2016 October 19, 2016 November 16, 2016 *December 14, 2016 *REGULAR MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 7:30 P.M. EASTERN TIME, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF DECEMBER.

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horoscope

december 31, 2015-january 6, 2016 as interpreted by Sandy “star” Bendt

Aries March 21—April 19 An old friendship will be rekindled, or a feeling of being reconnected will transpire this week. Take time to resolve any issues that may have been keeping you apart or disconnected. It is worth talking about, so you understand the real issues and don’t fall into the same behavior again.

Libra September 23—October 22 You will be drawn to the strange and attract the unusual this week. Which will be good because a part of you is feeling very unconventional and quirky. Your ability to instinctively determine fair market price and emotional value of items, make this a good week to shop antique and resale shops.

Taurus April 20—May 20 Conservative attitudes and doctrines will not sit well with you, at this time. You will feel a growing impatience with long drawn out details.

You are ready to move forward and embrace change, and it will seem like there is a lot of unnecessary details to attend to first. Take your time, don’t rush.

Scorpio October 23—November 21 People may think that a lot of what you are doing is to attract attention and seek approval. You could come off as having a one track mind, or not caring about what other people need. Don’t get discouraged by people’s misconceptions, you march to your own beat and don’t need their approval.

Gemini May 21—June 21 There will be some technological upgrades or changes made this week.

These changes will cause radical advancements in your career and health sectors, for the better. Take time to really understand and learn these new techniques. Your mind is very capable and ready for new ways.

Sagittarius November 22—December 21 It is important you find a productive outlet for your feelings and creative ideas.

Your nature is somewhat fiery and when you hold things back you tend to explode. Let go of intense feelings by dancing, painting, or singing loudly. Seek ways that are spontaneous and create laughter.

Cancer June 22—July 22 Your ability to see through facades can make you either a formidable opponent, or a trusted councilor. Your nature is to reflect back to people what they show you about themselves. Stay true to yourself and be clear with people rather than letting them think what they want.

Speak up.

Capricorn December 22—January 19 Be sure to look your best when going out in public because you will be arousing interest and attracting attention where ever you go. Your company will be sought after and your presence will help other people feel connected. Your personal magnetism is at an all time high. Flaunt it, baby.

Leo July 23—August 22 You are going to have to take the lead with partners and family members, if you want accomplish any household changes or renovations. Be sure to write things down, or draw diagrams because the people around you will not seem very imaginative or understanding without seeing it on paper first.

Aquarius January 20—February 18 It may feel like friends are being oppressive or authoritative, this week.

When dealing with the complexity of certain personalities, your best bet is to break away from traditional peacemaking tactics to more unusual compromises. Have fun with friends and let love conquer differences.

Virgo August 23—September 22 It will be easier now to control your mannerisms and reactions, when confronted with work place changes. By delaying your reactions, your point of view will be better understood, and more accepted. It is through controlled, well thought out responses, that will advance your position.

Pisces February 19—March 20 You are feeling like you need to make some radicle changes to achieve what you want, and this could feel overwhelming, now. Try not to focus on everything at once. Start by clearing out the old things or ideas, and then bring in new modalities as the need for them arises.

Don’t over think or plan.

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Events december 2015 january 2016

EventS

Is Opening December 18th, 2015 10:00-4:00

please send us event info at info@newbuffalotimes.com compiled by linda henderson

daily events

Buy • Sell • Consign

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP LIBRARY See weekly library events on page 3.

906 Franklin St. • (219) 872-5000 Hours: 10am-4pm Tues.-Sat.

weekly events

ACORN THEATER 8PM. Acorn Theater. 107 Generations Dr. Three Oaks. 269-756-3879. www.acorntheater.com.

See weekly events on this page.

Thursday, DECEMBER 31

EVERY WEDNESDAY KNITTING AT THE DELI 4-6PM. David’s Deli.

All are welcome.

New Years Eve Celebration

EVERY FRIDAY

STORY TIME AT THREE OAKS LIBRARY 10:30AM. www.threeoakslibrary.org

with Super Happy Funtime Burlesque 9PM

EVERY 1st & 3Rd FRIDAY

OUR PHILOSOPHY: Source and showcase the tastiest meats, cheeses, produce and artisanal products the Midwest has to offer.

FISH FRY 5-9PM. American Legion Post #169.

New Buffalo.

30424NE.Whittaker St • Open Daily Buffalo Street | New Buffalo, MI Friday,

(269) 231-5138 | www.localnewbuffalo.com

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JANUARY 1

REO SPEEDWAGON 9PM. Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center. 11111 Wilson Rd. New Buffalo. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com.

Ticket prices start at $55, plus applicable fees. Hotel and dining packages are available through Ticketmaster.

Accord with Opener Mike Vial 8PM

The information for these events is correct, as of the Tuesday before publication date. Please contact the events listed with any questions. And please send us any events at info@newbuffalotimes.com.

Deadlines are the Fridays before the following week’s publication.

Saturday,

Open Mic Night

30 N Whittaker St Open Daily

with Host Waterhouse Express 8PM

ACORN THEATER 107 Generations Drive Three Oaks, Michigan www.acorntheater.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2015 NOON-10PM. Journeyman Distillery.

109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks. 269-820-2050. www.journeymandistillery.com.

Celebrate the end of 2015 with tours all day and special cocktails.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2

Frances Luke

JANUARY 16

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE WE SERVICE & INSTALL POOL HEATERS Licensed & Insured SALES • SERVICE INSTALLATION

Residential Commercial Pool Heaters Emergency Service Prompt and Professional Bridgman 269-466-0123 New Buffalo 269-469-6388 11136 California Bridgman, Michigan 49106

Kindness in words creates confidence.

Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.

Kindness in giving creates love.

— Lao Tzu

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